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Cheddar Cheese Bagel

Cheddar Cheese Bagel Bliss – Easy Homemade Heaven

Delight in these homemade Cheddar Cheese Bagels, featuring a crispy crust and chewy interior for a perfect breakfast experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 bagels
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Bagel Ingredients
  • 1 cup Warm Water Temperature between 110°F and 115°F
  • 1 tsp Granulated Sugar For yeast activation
  • 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar For dough
  • 1.5 tbsp Granulated Sugar For poaching
  • 2.25 tsp Active Dry Yeast
  • 2 large Eggs Can substitute with flax eggs for vegan version
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil Olive oil can be used as a substitute
  • 3.5 cups Bread Flour All-purpose flour can be substituted, but results will be less chewy
  • 1 tsp Salt Replace with kosher salt if necessary
  • 1.5 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese Shredded, can use Monterey Jack or asiago
  • 1 egg Egg Wash Beaten with 1 tsp water

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • Pot for Boiling
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Cooling Rack

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare the yeast by dissolving 1 tsp of sugar in 1 cup of warm water, sprinkle yeast, and let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Mix the dough with the yeast mixture, eggs, vegetable oil, sugar, salt, and bread flour until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Let the dough rise in a lightly oiled bowl for 1 to 1.5 hours, until doubled in size.
  5. Shape the bagels, dividing dough into 12 equal portions, and form into circles.
  6. Boil bagels in 16 cups of water with 1.5 tbsp of sugar for 2 minutes, flipping halfway.
  7. Preheat oven to 400°F, brush bagels with egg wash, and add cheese before baking.
  8. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Cool on a rack before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bagelCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For variations, consider adding flavors like jalapeño cheddar or cinnamon raisin. Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

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